Spring is coming! When early buds begin to appear we know that blossoms are soon to follow. Then gradually and ever so slowly fruit begins to form. Oh to live a fruitful life with branches heavy laden because of an abundance of it! Living a fruitful life—one that can be enjoyed by others and provide … Continue reading Late Bloomer? →

I walked through the rain the other day when I was tired and not feeling well. Making it to the car somewhat drenched I sat inside staring through the windshield at the streaming rain. On a similar rainy day, several years ago, I was driving through town and spotted an elderly woman walking alone. She … Continue reading Paraguas →

Where are the golden nuggets? Where is the currency that paves our way, that fills the gas tank, the golden nuggets of wisdom and truth that overwhelm our souls? A golden nugget can be anything we place value on. Cash money. Wisdom. Relationship. Why is real gold buried deep in the earth? Why isn’t it … Continue reading Dig It Out →

One moment is all it takes for a quick reset. Anytime. Anywhere. Take a moment to reconnect with that thing that gets you going on your best day. Not the alarm. Not the commute. Not the commitment to be somewhere and be someone. At the dawning of a perfect day, what stirs within you and … Continue reading One Moment Please . . . →

Ah, the fast lane. A beautiful place to be. There are less distractions when you’re moving at the speed of light. This is the FAST lane after all—not a passing lane for others to get in and out of. Get me there and make it fast! Of course the complications associated with that lane are … Continue reading The Fast Lane →

iPhones and Instagram make it oh so easy to apply any number of filters to our photos, foods, fashions, fitness and furnishings. I use them on occasion. Is that cheating or enhancing? I wear makeup too and for similar reasons like adding a bit of color here and shadow there and a highlight here and … Continue reading To Be or Not To Be →

Tantallon Castle, North Berrick, Scotland. Considered to be in a semi-ruined state due to many years of resistance — but it still stands. It remains today after its final attack by Oliver Cromwell’s army in 1651. Fast forward to the present. Physical resistance makes us stronger. Resistance training challenges our muscles and bones; our infrastructure. … Continue reading The Resistance →

It’s been so bitingly cold lately in sunny SoCal that I’ve taken to wearing mittens for the short walk from my door to the car. It’s got to be only 58 degrees or so after all. Near apocalyptic conditions to those of us who’ve lived our entire lives in paradise. We fragile Southern Californians experience … Continue reading Sunshine and Citrus →

Do you ever pause to think about the lasting effects that others have made on your life? Me neither. There’s too much going on with the people in your and in my present sphere to take much time to think about those who’ve touched us, touched our hearts and souls in years past. While I’m … Continue reading It’s Gonna Leave a Mark →

LVP stands for “Least Valuable Player.” That strikes me as harsh and reminds me of that one award that's commonly presented at a junior high Sports Awards banquet. The Most Improved award has always been a go-to of coaches. Sometimes because the title is accurate, other times because it’s the only category left that the … Continue reading Awards Season →